The naming of Alaska’s Governor, Sarah Palin as the vice-presidential running mate for John McCain has provided a dramatic element to the presidential race. Governor Palin’s history, family and political conservatisms has quickly garnered the attention of the media, created dilemma’s and at the same time energized Republican voters. One thing that can be said is that this is going be an historic election regardless of the outcome.
Is a governor of Alaska from a small town with two years of experience in the state capitol qualified to be Vice-President? Is a community organizer turned U.S. Senator with less than two years experience qualified to be President? Ultimately voters will decide and political history in the United States will make a significant shift.
The attraction of both Obama and Palin seems to be related to the fact that they are out of the typical political and even presidential mode. I believe it also points to the fact that people want leaders they can relate to and that they can trust. Of course Obama is running for President and Palin, Vice-President and that difference is often pointed out when making Obama and Palin comparisons. But for the purposes of analyzing what makes a leader attractive to a voter it seems justified.
What do you look for in a leader, a President, a State Representative? We understand the “party trumps person” adage in politics, but how far does that go with the average voter?
Is a governor of Alaska from a small town with two years of experience in the state capitol qualified to be Vice-President? Is a community organizer turned U.S. Senator with less than two years experience qualified to be President? Ultimately voters will decide and political history in the United States will make a significant shift.
The attraction of both Obama and Palin seems to be related to the fact that they are out of the typical political and even presidential mode. I believe it also points to the fact that people want leaders they can relate to and that they can trust. Of course Obama is running for President and Palin, Vice-President and that difference is often pointed out when making Obama and Palin comparisons. But for the purposes of analyzing what makes a leader attractive to a voter it seems justified.
What do you look for in a leader, a President, a State Representative? We understand the “party trumps person” adage in politics, but how far does that go with the average voter?
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